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Klinkenburg Family History

Klinkenburg Surname Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Klinkenberg, Blankenburg, Klingenberg, Lindenberg, Kloppenburg

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Where is the Klinkenburg family from?

You can see how Klinkenburg families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Klinkenburg family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 6 Klinkenburg families living in Iowa. This was about 35% of all the recorded Klinkenburg's in USA. Iowa had the highest population of Klinkenburg families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 90 census records available for the last name Klinkenburg. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Klinkenburg census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger Lists

There are 16 immigration records available for the last name Klinkenburg. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 12 military records available for the last name Klinkenburg. For the veterans among your Klinkenburg ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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